Caterlink - Catering Assistant

Caterlink LTD; Faversham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing fresh food solutions in the educational sector. As a Catering Assistant, you will play a vital role in food preparation and service, ensuring a hygienic and friendly environment for students. With no weekend shifts and a commitment to professional development, this term-time role offers a perfect work-life balance. Embrace the opportunity to contribute to a positive brand image while enjoying a range of employee benefits, including wellbeing services and discounts. This is an excellent chance to grow in a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Employee Discount Platform

Wellbeing Services

Pension Scheme Eligibility

Blended Learning Program

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and service is preferred.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards in catering.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing food and snacks for students.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and service areas.
• Provide friendly service to customers.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Caterlink is the education sector catering specialist. For over 20 years, the company has delivered fresh food solutions to pupils and staff at Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, and Colleges across the UK. The company caters to more than 1,000,000 meals a week. Our “Fresh Food Policy” underpins our success and growth, alongside our commitment to delivering on our promises to clients and supporting our site-based teams.

Job Description

We are hiring a Catering Assistant at Sheldwich, Faversham, to perform a variety of food production tasks and food service in our schools. This role is term-time only and involves no weekends, offering great flexibility.

The role includes:

• £12.21 per hour
• 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Term-time only – 38 weeks per year

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in the preparation of tasty food and snacks
• Complying with Caterlink Health and Safety and Food Safety standards and procedures
• Keeping kitchen, counter, and restaurant areas clean and tidy
• Providing friendly, efficient, and hygienic service to all customers
• Representing Caterlink and maintaining a positive brand image

Caterlink is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every individual is treated with respect and has opportunities for growth. We value integrity, fairness, and respect in all our interactions.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role.

Additional Information

Benefits of working with us include:

• A blended learning program that may include formal qualifications, apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning, and on-the-job training to support your development.
• Access to our Employee Discount Platform for savings at supermarkets, cinemas, restaurants, holiday destinations, family days out, and more.
• Full access to Wellbeing Services, including the Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP benefits, available free of charge for you and your family.
• Potential eligibility to join our Pension scheme.